EMM News Explorer: Serzh Sarksyan

[-said]: We should be ready for it. The experts wait for the inescapable fiasco of Azerbaijan in some 3-4 years. The authorities of that country use the rules of classical dictatorship; they present to their nation the image of enemy in the name of the Armenians, they label as a frowzy image. Meanwhile, it is the Azerbaijani social- economic mines that are going to blow up very soon and simultaneously. The authorities of the neighboring country continue to spend the gained funds in a way that even their rivals would

oratert 06-JUN-13

[noted:]: Currently Armenia faces a number of difficulties. Nobody can dispute that. But the truth is that the tempo of Armenia's economic development is very promising. The tempo of Armenia's economic growth in 2012 surpassed all the neighboring countries. We must transform content and form of each sphere of our economy. We are building a new economy. Gradually, we must pass into the stage of building anti-hail networks right in here from struggling against the consequences of hail. We must launch projects, which wi

armenpress 05-JUN-13

[-said]: The country’s poor planning in the face of dwindling oil and gas production will inevitably lead to a fiasco,

panarmenian 05-JUN-13

[said:]: Zaruhi Postanjyan has a family, is a mother of four, and nobody has the right to insult her, it is a most serious violation of ethics

armenianow 03-JUN-13

[ said]: I think that the coming years should become years of hard work not only for the Armenian government, but also for the entire Armenian nation,

armenianow 30-MAY-13

[-said]: program,

armradio 29-MAY-13

[-said]: Be united and well-organized and rely on your strength. In that case, we will be able not only to maintain our state but also to lead it to a serious development,

panorama 28-MAY-13

[ said]: 95 years ago at Gharakilisa, Bash-Aparan and particularly here, in Sardarapat, we were put to a fatal test. It was a nationwide test for old and young, clergy and military, Dashnaks and Communists, officials and peasantry. All of us. In the last patch of historic Armenia, the last handful of Armenians living in their Fatherland were combating. Here we stopped and forced back the enemy; and the world had neither illusions nor doubts about the adversary’s racist and anti-Armenian intentions. Here the Armeni

armenianow 28-MAY-13

[ wrote]: It was with deep pain that I learned about the devastation caused by the tornado that killed dozens of people. The losses are especially painful because there were many children among the victims,

armenianow 22-MAY-13

[ said]: The most significant change that we are to make is the change of our mindset, the rules of behavior, which will create a law-abiding environment, an environment in which a privileged status, abuse of office, corruption, placing oneself above law will have no place and will be condemned by all,

armenianow 21-MAY-13

[ said]: We expect that they will give the right impetus to the development of bilateral cooperation,

armenianow 14-MAY-13

[said that:]: the people of Nagorno-Karabakh want international recognition of its sovereignty.

azernews 14-MAY-13

[-said]: In one month, we will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Today we hold the same opinion that the future of our relations should be in harmony with our friendly past shoulder to shoulder, we have passed through the Great Patriotic War, and our friendship is fortified by the blood of our heroes,

panorama 13-MAY-13

[-said]: I also familiarized the President with the Karabakh peace process and stressed that the Karabakh people want peace and that our position is unchanged the Karabakh conflict should be resolved exclusively through peaceful means,

panorama 13-MAY-13

[-said]: We believe that the future of our relations should be in harmony with our historical past. We went through the ups and downs of the past century side by side; we fought shoulder to shoulder in the Great Patriotic War. Thousands of Armenians fell on the Belarusian fronts. Our friendship is sealed with blood of the fallen heroes, and we need to cherish it and build on it,

law 13-MAY-13

[stated:]: Due to those regular meetings we discuss current issues regarding the Armenian-Belarusian bilateral relations in frames of working agenda.

oratert 13-MAY-13

[-said]: Exactly in one month's time, we will mark 20 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries,

rferl 13-MAY-13

[ said]: Our expectations from this government are great and I see no obstacles that might hinder your work. The work of the government will be assessed based on the results of their work. We shall be strict and demanding. From now on, we expect you to work effectively and qualitatively. We are not going to ask you what you have done, but what results you have achieved. Those results must be measurable and visible. By saying measurable results I mean increase in salaries and pensions. I wish you all productive work.

a1plus 08-MAY-13

[-said]: We have the most favourable period ahead for plunging into work and solving our citizens’ problems while building securer Armenia

arka 08-MAY-13

[-told]: I voted for... the political party that has a clear idea of the role of the mayor's office in the political life and system of government in Armenia,

dailystar 05-MAY-13

[-said]: I voted for the man and for the political power that have a clear idea of the mayor’s role and the mayor’s office role in the structure of Armenia’s system of governance and politics in general,

armenianow 05-MAY-13

[ said]: We have rejected the vicious practice of using force against journalists, we have opened up the entire media field, restores the rights of television companies to having broadcasting opportunities,

armenianow 03-MAY-13

[ said]: It is our duty to realise and to bring the attention of the international community to the fact that denial of the genocide constitutes direct continuation of that very crime,

thenews 25-APR-13

[-said]: Our response to this counsel is the following: Orhan Pamuk and Hrant Dink were not brought to trial a hundred years ago. They were tried right before our eyes. For the Armenian, as well as for the Turkish society this problem is current and urgent. Dear Compatriots, Each April 24th is the opportunity to renew our pledge to be loyal to the Armenian statehood whose existence precludes and will continue to preclude the repetition of the Armenian Genocide. And we, as a state and as a nation, in every corner of

a1plus 24-APR-13

[ said]: It is our duty to realize and to bring the attention of the international community to the fact that denial of the genocide constitutes direct continuation of that very crime,

naharnet 24-APR-13

[-said]: We bow to the memory of innocent victims. The great majority of them didn’t even have graves,

panarmenian 24-APR-13

[ said]: Export growth continues to exceed the growth rate of imports almost three times, which is due to the new export-oriented industrial strategy. We see that this policy is yielding positive results, and we will continue it,

armenianow 22-APR-13

[-said]: I am confident that the resolute measures taken by the government of China will make it possible to quickly overcome this calamity and eliminate its consequences,

armenianow 22-APR-13

[ warned]: But now it is time to move from words to deeds,

armenianow 19-APR-13

[said:]: The reputation of the police has grown in the eyes of the public.

armenianow 17-APR-13

[ said]: Members of the Customs Union do not yet have a desire to admit anyone. At least, I haven’t seen such a desire with regard to us,

asbarez 12-APR-13

[-said]: To be the leader of a nation with such a great historical and cultural foundation is an extraordinary honour. In this solemn moment I promise to uphold this honour,

dailytimesPK 11-APR-13

[said:]: Assuming the office of President of the Republic of Armenia, I swear to unreservedly fulfill requirements of the Constitution to respect human and civil rights and freedoms, to safeguard independence of the Republic, its territorial integrity and security for the glory of the Republic of Armenia and for the benefit of the people of the Republic of Armenia.

asbarez 10-APR-13

[ said]: For the forthcoming five years, I consider our state’s and nation’s economic development the number one priority. A whole array of problems that Armenia is facing is in this very plane. Let me highlight three main ones: emigration, unemployment, and poverty. The solutions for these problems are to be found on the same field. Efficient economy that is on the rise, this is the formula to our success,

asbarez 10-APR-13

[declared that:]: external interference in Syrian affairs brought to violence and murders, tensed situation in the Arab country

armenpress 10-APR-13

[has declared:]: external interference in Syrian affairs brought to violence and murders

armenpress 10-APR-13

[-said]: Relations with China are of great significance for Armenia,

xinhuanet_en 10-APR-13

[ said]: We do not want war but, at the same time, we are ready to withstand any challenge,

asbarez 10-APR-13

[-responded]: Of course, we have had difficult days, we have had not only successes but also mistakes and failings.

asbarez 10-APR-13

[-stated]: I swear to unconditionally fulfill the requirements of the Constitution; to respect human and civil rights and freedoms; to protect the independence of the Republic; its territorial integrity and security for the glory of the Republic of Armenia; and for the benefit of the people of the Republic of Armenia,

eurasianet 09-APR-13

[-also said]: Let me highlight three main ones: emigration, unemployment, and poverty. The solutions for these problems are to be found on the same field -- an efficient economy that is on the rise, this is the formula to our success.

globalsecurity 09-APR-13

[-promised]: The top problem that I am going to face during the upcoming 5 years is the economic progress.

a1plus 09-APR-13

[stated:]: The best adviser for the future is the past. Taking into consideration Your experience, the way You have passed, along with Your knowledge and human merits, we are hopeful that the state will be developing and achieve new heights.

armenpress 09-APR-13

[also said:]: a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will remain a priority.

globalsecurity 09-APR-13

[said:]: We do not want war but at the same time we are ready to resist any challenge. For those who have not understood -- any challenge,

naharnet 09-APR-13

[-said]: To be the leader of a nation with such a great historical and cultural foundation is an extraordinary honor. In this solemn moment I promise to uphold this honor,

naharnet 09-APR-13

[-concluded]: I am confident that the new government of Armenia will continue your best traditions implementing and facing new tasks and challenges. Once again, I thank you and I wish you good luck

a1plus 09-APR-13

[ said]: The biggest problem of our country is not corrupt officials. The biggest problem of our country is not criminals. The biggest problem of country is a cynical atmosphere. That cynical atmosphere must be eliminated,

asbarez 06-APR-13

[ said]: When they say that the people are out in the streets it sounds very strange to me. On average, only 3,000 people participate in these rallies taking place in Liberty Square … Even if the opinion of every person matters to us, 3,000 people account for only 0.1 percent of our citizens,

asbarez 06-APR-13

[ replied]: The cucumber grows upside down, because you think like that,

armenianow 27-MAR-13

[-said]: I advise you to stop your hunger strike, rest and recover for a couple of days, and we, paper and pen in hand, can start working—without shows—working seriously, accepting as basis the text—albeit very raw—that you yourself proposed,

asbarez 26-MAR-13

[ said]: will help in starting constructive dialogue,

asbarez 25-MAR-13

[says:]: I am very grateful to you for responding to the offer I made during our meeting (immediately after the presidential election - ed.) and you have submitted your demands in the written form.

ArmInfoPolitics 25-MAR-13

[-said]: I ask you to stop your hunger strike and recover, and within one or two days both of us will take up pens and paper and start serious work, without making a show out of it, even assuming your very raw writing as a basis,

a1plus 25-MAR-13

[-concluded]: I am happy that you have expressed readiness to take oversight responsibilities worthy of a strong opposition, and in that issue it seems that we hold similar views. I am confident that if we start working together, with the same goal in mind, we can achieve results.

asbarez 25-MAR-13

[ said]: We are convinced that the future generations of Armenians and Turks will by all means find the new formula of co-existence. And to achieve that, to eliminate the consequences of past atrocities, they will certainly need a mutual cooperation as a pledge for reinstating justice,

armenianow 22-MAR-13

[ said]: There are issues concerning the Georgian side, and there are issues concerning the Abkhaz side. There are issues concerning the Russian side, however we do not have any issues and our desire is great. I expect positive progress in this issue, which will be a tremendous benefit to our economy and not only that,[*]Today we, unfortunately, in order to transport a ton of cargo from Moscow by railway we, by that I mean our entrepreneurs, spend 190 dollars. That is a grossly large sum. I am not even mentioned oth

apsnypress 22-MAR-13

[said:]: Most probably in early April Armenia will be visited by the leader of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, and the Government of Armenia will sign a memorandum of cooperation.

armenianow 22-MAR-13

[-argued]: I think this is very worrisome.

asbarez 21-MAR-13

[ said]: We are proud with the Kurd citizens of our country and their success. We are also aware of the problems which are present in your as well as many other citizens’ lives. Be assured that they will be solved in the context of our country’s social and economic advancement and that the state is attentive toward and interested in the development of all communities residing in Armenia,

armenianow 21-MAR-13

[-mentioned]: works both in the audience's and experts' assessments. As RA citizen and artist you are the embodiment of our united people's efforts and aspirations towards our common welfare and the beautiful side of life, towards the creation and work. I am glad that you continue living with the problems of our cultural life and with the main ideas of the theater: you enjoy love and respect of our nation and continue bearing with dignity the titles of People's Artist of the USSR and Armenia. Once again congratulating y

a1plus 19-MAR-13

[-said]: can witness how I served to my people,

ArmInfoPolitics 19-MAR-13

[-added]: If I went there it would only be with one purpose – to once again call on him and ask him to end his hunger strike and choose other forms of struggle… And I am doing it now. Raffi Hovannisian, please, end it,

armenianow 19-MAR-13

armenpress 19-MAR-13

[-said]: He accuses me of being a communist and Komsomol member in the Soviet time. You know, one should not be ungrateful, and first of all, to the past generations. No one can say today what would be our fate but for Armenia's Sovietization. Tell me, if there is anyone who knows that,

ArmInfoPolitics 19-MAR-13

[ added]: But you know, there is aother very important circumstance: I don’t know the purpose for which Raffi Hovannisian went on hunger strike,

asbarez 19-MAR-13

[-said]: I am confident that further strengthening of bilateral relations and exchanges in various fields, as well as effective interaction in the international arena, stem from the vital interests of our countries and peoples

oratert 15-MAR-13

[-said]: Armenia values the Vatican as the spiritual center, the champion of human rights and moral norms, peace and tolerance,

armenianow 15-MAR-13

[-noted]: Armenia highly evaluates the role of Vatican not only as a spiritual center but also as an advocate for human rights and moral norms, advocate for maintenance of tolerance, understanding, peace-keeping in the world,

armenpress 14-MAR-13

[-noted]: I agree there is also some progress in economy. We expect Russia’s support and assistance,

armenpress 14-MAR-13

[-told]: If a hunger strike is held long-term it eventually leads to a moment of truth, and even in most skeptical societies it leads to great faith. People join the struggle, that’s the logic behind it. Politicians resort to such steps when the country is ruled by a totalitarian regime, and the authorities refuse to make concessions by any other way. If Andreas Ghukasyan died in the process the elections would be stopped and new elections would be appointed,

armenianow 13-MAR-13

[-added]: I agree with you in that there is also progress in the economy. Of course there are issues here but we hope for Russia’s support and assistance,

asbarez 13-MAR-13

[said:]: it’s quite natural that I’m paying my first foreign visit to Russia after re-election.

armradio 12-MAR-13

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